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Mendocino Winter Ale (05/06 - IIPA)

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1523.66/5.03.65/5.0Winter9%47.2Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
This Special Edition Winter Ale is a robust full-bodied Imperial India Pale Ale. A rich blend of luscious malts is paired with enourmous amounts of Cascade, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops, giving our ale the perfect balance of malt to go along with unforgettable hop flavor and aroma.
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 Ungstrup (15234), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Dec 23, 2006  
Bottle. A hazy amber beer with a fine off-white head. The aroma is very sweet with strong notes of hops and caramel. The flavor is sweet with lots of hops and grapefruit, and an alcohol presence, that bites the tongue, leading to a very bitter end.


 Papsoe (14996), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 23, 2006  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Pours a slightly hazy amber golden with a small, off-white head. Somewhat fat aroma of caramel malt and aroma hops. Fairly solid body with plenty of caramel and some potent if slightly perfumy aroma hoppiness. A dose of bitterness rounds this off. Decent but far from outstanding. Courtesy of Degarth. 191206


 kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Name: Winter Ale
Date: 01/14/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Sherlocks, GA
Vintage: 2005

clear dark amber, thin off white head, dripping lace, sweet grapefruit aroma, big body, lots of citrus hop flavor on a balancing sweet carmel malt base, long tongue scraping bitter finish, fatigues after a while, drinks more like an IPA as the imperial quality and 9% is well hidden

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **4


 Oakes (8093), gone rambling, Vietnam
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/513/20
Feb 11, 2006  
Hazy amber colour. The aroma is all hop - citrusy, foresty. Rich earthy hop character, too. Tasty enough because I love hops, but not especially balanced nor dynamic.


 argo0 (6907), Washington DC, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Jan 15, 2006  
(12oz bottle) Crystal clear amber body with small white head. Aroma is medium sweet, strong grapefruit, some caramel/toffee. Taste is medium sweet, strong grapefruit, some caramel, light herbal. Medium body, light resin, alcohol well hidden.


 hopdog (5576), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 28, 2007  
12oz bottle acquired in trade with ughsmash (thanks!). Poured a medium and slightly hazy orange color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of citrus, pine, lightly earthy, toasted malts and light caramel. Tastes of citrus, melons, grapefruit, caramel and toffee. Light alcohol finish.


 hopscotch (5483), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Dec 2, 2005  
Bottle... Clear, orange ale with a small, fizzy, off-white head. The nose is all about syrupy pine cones, white pepper and tropical fruit. The flavor is well-balanced with a rich, malt backbone supporting a generous helping of bitter, spicy hops. Full-bodied with a lightly creamy mouthfeel and medium carbonation. Finishes mostly bitter. Very nice offering!


 bu11zeye (5470), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Mar 2, 2007  
(Bottle) Pours a clear amber body with a medium off-white head. Aroma of caramel, citrus, breadiness, and light pine. Flavor of hops, fruit, and caramel with a bitter finish.



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